Subtract 50/27 from 56/12
1st number: 4 8/12, 2nd number: 1 23/27
56/12 - 50/27 is 76/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
56/12 = 56 × 9/12 × 9 = 504/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
50/27 = 50 × 4/27 × 4 = 200/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/108 - 200/108 = 504 - 200/108 = 304/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 76/27
- In mixed form: 222/27
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